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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.88, 1,006.07 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.88, 1,006.07 and 517.44 is: 774.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.88 : 1,006.07 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.88/1,006.07 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.88x = 1,006.07 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.88x = 520,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,578.27/671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.81

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